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Just came across this...interesting article. 2014 Thunderbird Lt and Thunderbird Commander
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Just came across this...interesting article.
2014 Thunderbird Lt and Thunderbird Commander
really want to see the commander.. and hope they do it right and that I like ..
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Good for them, they took their sweet time about it.
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i decided to wait to buy a thunderbird until i've seen what kind of bagger they are gonna come out with, if its nice i will be all over it.....
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  . 2013 matte black storm ,still in my future but i'd be interested to see the Commander and its price here(22000ish im guessing )whatever it is, as long as they drop the price on my TB Storm i'll be happy (well as long as the Commander isnt stunning  )
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Looks like they are all getting the 1700 engine.
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I cant wait the sooner the better then I can buy a used one
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Looks like it's getting a real rear fender.
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I see nothing special about the spy picture. It looks like a Black T-bird SE that was offered in 2010 in Red. But if the Commander has more touring stuff like hardbags etc. I might take a look see. Right now I am more than satisfied with my Blue/White T-bird. It is running strong with almost 20K miles. 
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It looks like they're going head to head with Harley for a portion of the highly lucrative touring market. I suspect That it will closely resemble the Street Glide which has the lion's chunk of that market. We can expect a quality sound system and large hard bags since Triumph doesn't typically dip their toes in the water. I'm giddy with anticipation.
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ok I just got a call from my dealer... asking me about this bike and if I want one I need to come in talk about a deposit.. I am very interested in this bike.. and they know that.. but man I really want to see pic's before I put down cash.. and trade in my rocket.. also I am one that like to touch before I buy... say they have the paper work and can show it will be hear this spring??? but before they will order me one they want a deposit..????? Ed
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Interesting Ed, the article stated the tour would be a year or so away while the Road King look will be available in 2014. Which is all just add on's other than the spoke wheels. I'm in the market and I'm curious what your dealer has, so get down there and report back to us already 
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ok I just got a call from my dealer... asking me about this bike and if I want one I need to come in talk about a deposit.. I am very interested in this bike.. and they know that.. but man I really want to see pic's before I put down cash.. and trade in my rocket.. also I am one that like to touch before I buy... say they have the paper work and can show it will be hear this spring??? but before they will order me one they want a deposit..?????
Ed
What dealer do you use ed
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ok I just got a call from my dealer... asking me about this bike and if I want one I need to come in talk about a deposit.. I am very interested in this bike.. and they know that.. but man I really want to see pic's before I put down cash.. and trade in my rocket.. also I am one that like to touch before I buy... say they have the paper work and can show it will be hear this spring??? but before they will order me one they want a deposit..?????
Ed
I am a bit with you on this, i mean what the heck does the thing look like? I would at least want to see pictures of the finished product before i committed, but i might consider saying yes but with a caveat that if the thing is furgin ugly or something the deal is off.
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I agree, no pre-order and deposit for me. When the Birds first came out many bought w/o seeing them in person, but at least there were pictures. Our old friend Bigjack had a pre-order model.
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ok back from dealer.. I did not put down deposit ..I guess every dealer who went to the dealer meeting ..got to see it my dealer hear did not go ..all they can tell me is what the colors are.. both two tones .. and that is why even he is not ordering any till he can see a pic and a price.. I will wait also.. the dealer was honest with me and up front I talked with owner and he told all that he knew ..but for me do this and preorder it.. will cost $1000 up front that I don't get back if a don't like it .. not going to do that.. I also have to set on it rub up all over it kick the tires.. you guys know what I am talking about.. but he said he should have more info very soon .. and the dealer is Canandaigua motor sports they have always been good to me.. Ed
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Did the dealer know if it's the full fairing dresser version or the other one with a windshield and leather bags?
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Did the dealer know if it's the full fairing dresser version or the other one with a windshield and leather bags?
he showed me paper work on both .. the LT will come in 3 different two tone colors ..if I read it right.. the trouble is no pic's or a price.. but paper work said on the floor in the dealer in may of 2013..
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.. and that is why even he is not ordering any till he can see a pic and a price.. I will wait also..
..but for me do this and preorder it.. will cost $1000 up front that I don't get back if a don't like it ..
Wait. Flag on the play. Your dealer expects you to throw down a grand (non refundable) on a bike that you have never seen a picture of much less in person, something he isn't willing to do either. And he's in the business of selling motorcycles so it sounds like he is not confident he can sell this bike for a profit if he orders one for inventory...strange...
I'd sit this one out until you see the real thing.
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.. and that is why even he is not ordering any till he can see a pic and a price.. I will wait also..
..but for me do this and preorder it.. will cost $1000 up front that I don't get back if a don't like it ..
Wait. Flag on the play. Your dealer expects you to throw down a grand (non refundable) on a bike that you have never seen a picture of much less in person, something he isn't willing to do either. And he's in the business of selling motorcycles so it sounds like he is not confident he can sell this bike for a profit if he orders one for inventory...strange...
I'd sit this one out until you see the real thing.
not at all I understand it.. he's there to make money.. and also must be compete with other dealers and brands ..why bring something in .. that you as a dealer don't sell well .but if I sell triumphs sport line very well or there classic line very well .. that is what I would order from triumph to sell..
Ed
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